by Terry Arnold, MA, PA-C
Advanced Practice Consultants, LLC, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Abstract
Although physician assistants have played a key role in the delivery of medical care since the mid-1960s, their utilization in the dermatology specialty has been a more recent occurrence. Dermatology physician assistants have experienced tremendous growth over the last 10 years, largely due to the imbalance between patient demand for skin care services and a lack of supply in residency-trained dermatologists. Working under the supervision of dermatologists, physician assistants have been able to extend the reach of the physician and improve patient access to quality dermatologic care.

(J Clin Aesthetic Derm. 2008;1(2):28–31)

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